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CaRT were warned of a possible Middlewich breach

THE Canal & River Trust were warned of the possibility of a breach on the Middlewich Branch, yet chose to ignore it.

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Published: 24 April 2018

Huddersfield Narrow re-opens

THE silt causing the stoppage on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal has been cleared and the canal is open.

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Published: 24 April 2018

Ridiculous figures

I HAVE just received the latest update from Damian at CART in which he informs me that 95% of boats are now licenced, writes Ray Watkins.

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Published: 23 April 2018

Victor: No mooring there

PLANNING our May cruise we thought we would 'do' the Hatton Flight once again, well remembering our stay on the Saltisford Arm at Warwick, where there was plenty of space to moor.

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Published: 22 April 2018

Narrowboat broken in and trashed

I WAS  reminded of our own experience after reading your article about the man who had his boat stolen and trashed, writes, April Simpson.

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Published: 20 April 2018

Birmingham & Fazeley reopened this morning

THE Birmingham & Fazeley Canal that had been closed all week was reopened at 8am this morning.

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Published: 20 April 2018

Will hiring be so popular now?

IT IS that time of the year when Drifters hold their National Open Day, offering would-be hirers a taster session on the waterways.

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Published: 20 April 2018

Northampton Arm bridge lifted

THE Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal has reopened with the broken bridge now out of the way.

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Published: 20 April 2018

If all fenced off

Despite the stupidity of Manchester’s councillors who want to have the canal fenced off, imagine what an oasis of tranquillity it would be if all city canals were fenced off to everyone bar boaters? Writes Kevin McNiff.

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Published: 20 April 2018

"Fence off all the Manchester canals!"

THE cry from councillors of Manchester City Council is "Fence off all the Manchester canals to save lives!"

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Published: 19 April 2018

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